The Legacy of Suharto
If Suharto had the kind of pumped-up ego we usually associate with powerful politicians.
In stark contrast to his fiery and extrovert predecessor Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president, Suharto exuded a sense of calm detachment, his face an enigmatic mask that gave away little.
He kept himself aloof from foreigners and Indonesians alike, almost never granting [...]
